http://www.FBody.com/ FBody.com 3gen live feed en-us Copyright FBody.com jhogan@txstock.com http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74761 Hey i might be selling my 1988 Trans Am GTA. I spacers. Runs great, so what do you think? -- img://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/600000-600999/600709_139_full.jpg 2010-03-10 13:17:18 blade369 9 110 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74761#74770 -0-3--2010 10: 1:3: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74758 kind of a stupid question, but will a 1988 tpi harness and computer out of a firebird work in my 1988 camaro no problem? 2010-02-18 19:25:29 Remdog 2 103 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74758#74760 -0-2--2010 6: 1:9: PM Remdog http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74743 Thats right folks lemme hear ya if you got a turbo d 3rd.. Year - engine - twin or single Lemme Here what you got! and lets make this list long. Roll Call!!!! -- img://www.performancesport.net/phpBB2/images/avatars/20663280894208aabcb76b7.jpg 2010-02-07 01:32:04 pyrows666 7 255 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74743#74757 -0-2--2010 7: 0:1: AM wildcatkit52 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74749 ok, quick few questions in case any of u have delt with an issue like this before.. ok so im driving the car from where i was sanding/grinding down the floorpans ... total distance to travel 6 miles. about 2 miles into it (car was warmed up, but hasnt ran on the road since november). i hear a POP and the car goes dead. i limp over to the curb. look back, no parts in the road. look under. no parks, no leaks, nothing. no smoke. a slight burning smell, kind of electric smell... car will not 2010-01-30 11:54:40 IROCZman15 4 129 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74749#74756 -0-1--2010 18: 1:1: PM Calaban007 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74751 Hello guys. According to what was discussed in this thread: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/history-restoration/557348-reproduction-rpo-sticker.html (reproduction RPO sticker) , I would like to request to all Trans Am owners, especially 1991 owners to please take a picture of your car [i]Car Craft, 1991[i] My GTA here: http://www.cardomain.com/id/erpichon [ Edited on 01/27/2010 @ 14:03:35 ] 2010-01-27 17:59:49 Archangel 1 125 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74751#74752 -0-1--2010 15: 1:7: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74738 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRANS-AM-GTA-20K1-OWNER-ALL-ORIGINAL-MUSEUM-QUALITY_W0QQitemZ370317666655QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item5638a7295f -- img://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o16/91_gta/91_gtanewpics001.jpg 305 Tpi, 100 shot,3.73 gears,1.6rr, LT1 cam 12.89 @ 114 best 1/4 (2.2 60' time) 2010-01-11 19:43:13 91_gta 4 210 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74738#74742 -0-1--2010 11: 1:9: AM roubenbird http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74676 I have a question that is kinda noob of me, but hell, i never read those threads because its just not my thing. I am going to run 17x10 and 17x7 TT2s. 315/30/17 and 245/40/17. I think. Front tire size is still up in the air. What I want to know, is what backspacing on a 17x10 rim will give me the same track width (or just a smidgen more) as the stock wheels? i am prepared to start cutting, and moving things that are in the way. i just want the tire to tuck ever so slightly without any 2010-01-10 22:44:37 LeadFootedRacer 24 299 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74676#74737 -0-1--2010 10: 2:2: AM LeadFootedRacer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74719 Anyone ever throw a gen 1 and a M rock crusher in a 3 ? I have a 5 speed vert stock - thinking of the pull and stand cover the block and bag the goodies after inspect and I have a extra 383 with 202s been looking to drop in something. Could not get the numbers matching body from the guy he went 327. Also got a rock crusher .We are thinking of welding a XwBox frame tie C spec and put on some hard tires on a 12bold rear just to bark around with out tearing up the car.Keep the org parts and put a 2010-01-05 16:15:32 spinum 3 159 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74719#74727 -0-1--2010 5: 1:6: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74704 I am an ase mastertech. Gen 1 and 2 builder. I never dropped a rear yet on a 3rd. I need fast complete instructions how to if any of you can give m a walk through. Is anything pressed and must I use the lift.Can I just drop it on stands and bring it back up? Id prefer not to take up a lift as I am going to break it down almost completely I just need to know how its done and if I need anything special. I see what appears to be gromets that must be pressed on but mine are new.I just wan 2010-01-04 18:47:24 spinum 17 338 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74704#74724 -0-1--2010 4: 1:8: AM LeadFootedRacer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74660 Hi All! Is it true that these cars have a one piece gas tank? The filler neck opening where the gas cap screws in has been ovalled, and my cap is not sealing, so when I fill up, I get splash out coming back up and out and down the side of the car. I have a line on a new (used) gas tank, but just wanted to make sure that they are one piece. Also, I have been told that to replace the tank you need to drop the rear axle?? Is this true?? If so, who thought of this bright design?? Oh we 2009-12-28 17:18:57 lionstring 16 275 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74660#74706 -1-2--2009 16: 1:7: PM Calaban007 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74589 Hi All! I have an 87 Trans Am GTA with the digital dash and the odometer display has dimmed right down. All other displays are working fine (the tach, the speedo, the gauges and the control center) but the odometer display is not. I can see it but it is very dim... is this an easy fix?? (Like maybe replacing a light bulb...) Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! 2009-12-28 01:27:00 lionstring 10 485 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74589#74700 -1-2--2009 16: 0:1: PM spinum http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74670 Warning: This is a long, sometimes rambling, post of my plans for the IROC. I figured up how much it would cost me to replace the bushings, springs, shocks, and struts on my IROC. The springs were drop springs, I really wanted to install stock height springs. The car is low enough. Anyway, all that ended up being about 450 bucks. I didn ll feel good about driving it on the street. -- img://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2788/calaban007copyqq8.jpg 1995 Camaro Z28, M6, T-Top Conversion, 2009-12-25 10:42:58 Calaban007 6 214 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74670#74686 -1-2--2009 13: 1:0: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74654 I have a 91 rs convertible 5 speed.I was always into gen 1s and 2s and did all my frame offs on them.I saw this car and loved the look.Whats the pros and cons on this ? I do not know 3rd gens well other than the drive train.Are they a dime a dozen and what are the pros and cons? Rarity or not?I do all my 1+2 gens to stock just wondering what the investment limit should be over time.Plan to pass it to my son.He likes 3rd gens and I like convertibles but hes 5 years off to drive and I will be awa 2009-12-13 10:10:49 spinum 2 187 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74654#74658 -1-2--2009 1: 1:0: PM spinum http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74653 been off the site due to medical reasons for a few years.Ive always built 1s and 2s and gave away 3s.Helped many people here with drivetrain and especially motor work as I was a ASE cert master tech and diagnostic tech.I am under great time restraints and need to get a 3rd gen done while I can.So I ask for as much third gen help as I can get.The car in need of love is a 91 RS convertible.The previous owner decided to slide sideways and bend up the door and little on front fender.I can replace t 2009-12-12 20:05:08 spinum 1 226 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74653#74656 -1-2--2009 12: 2:0: PM roubenbird http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74650 third gen owners are a differnt breed. but hopefully not this different. :nonod: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5szK9FsNa1A feature=related -- '91 RS, 305 tbi, auto, flowmaster american thunder big plans! :burnout: 355 lookin for 11's! :) mods: [color red]tci 2500 stall, 3.73 posi, built 700r4, transgo shift kit[/color] 2009-12-09 21:00:39 camaro91 2 210 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74650#74652 -1-2--2009 9: 2:1: AM LeadFootedRacer http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74113 So I got my plates finally, but have been swamped with school, work, family and life. Today I had some free time so I got busy. Here are the plates on my mock-up engine in the incredibly messy garage They started as cardboard templates then 1/4 ! An issue to address when I upgrade I suppose. img://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/Pocket_004/Blowers/HPIM1751.jpg Today I made a tray for the drivers side blower. A drill press and a vice would have made this job cake. Oh well, I made due anyw 2009-12-06 12:09:20 Pocket 65 1471 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74113#74649 -1-2--2009 6: 1:2: AM camaro91 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74646 sorry about the bad spelling ... well, my winter project is to tackle the rust on the car and redo all of hte stock-old undercoating underneath. i began by pulling up the carpet, after taking out the seats, center console, radio, moving wires, etc. i looked around online,carpets for the pass cabin go for under $200, so i think i s they can be for sale! -- img://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/IROCZman15/newsiguse-1.jpg http://www.freewebs.com/iroczman15/ [ Edited on 11/17/2009 @ 21:18:59 ] 2009-11-19 22:44:40 IROCZman15 2 289 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74646#74648 -1-1--2009 7: 2:2: PM IROCZman15 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74642 just lost my speedometer....never skipped or bounced around,just went straight to zero,odometer stopped too. just looking for the best place to start looking for the problem, hate to tear the dash apart to find out it was the vss in the tranny or vice versa any similar problems or ideas let me know thanks 2009-11-17 16:10:07 KauaiZ28 3 267 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74642#74645 -1-1--2009 5: 1:6: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74635 well i know i posted this in the anything goes section too but maybe u guys would understand better.. since the car was painted over 2 years ago, i have wanted to do some stripes on it, not the original silver and black ones that run along the ground effects, but something similar.. but not too radical.. my father is a graphic artist so we worked together and came up with a pretty good set of hood and lower door/fender stripes that resemble the original look, but also highlight the hood l 2009-10-23 09:55:23 IROCZman15 4 447 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74635#74641 -1-0--2009 11: 0:9: PM IROCZman15 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74628 Does anyone know where I can get a wiring harness or jumper so that both fans will come on at the same time. I have replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan motors and switches. She still runs way too hot unless I have the A/C on and both fans are running. I want to wire it so when 1st fan comes on, they both run. Thanks... -- 87 IROC 350 TPI, 700R4 W/Shift Kit. Completely stock for now with the exception of shift kit. img://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/7084 2009-10-19 14:13:03 iroczman87 6 467 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74628#74640 -1-0--2009 7: 1:4: PM Calaban007 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74562 who is still in the game? ive been playin on mine, did the fuel pump,and cut a nice panel for quick change.stainless steel panel from maint shop at werk,painted and bolted down, made life easy.been drivin her a little bit lately,runnin good for an old girl. just bought some new headliner fabric, im gonna pull it out this weekend hopefully. ill also do the sail panels 2. waitin on a glass spoiler from hawks, hopefully they will ship it this week. also, ordered new pre cut 20% tint , as the o 2009-09-11 18:49:57 GOATS2QUICK 27 654 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74562#74630 -0-9--2009 11: 1:8: AM iroczman87 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74285 Well i have been on a search for a particular camaro. I want a 91 or 92 z28 camaro, ttops, 305, 5sp., gotta be red.g92 option. Closest one i found so far, is 2k miles away. Im in Greenville sc. anyone know where on might be. I mean if it were an RS i could prob find one across the street, but a z28, forget it. -- img://a625.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/76/m_32b911d9710457bd1c90c0c2df62c2c0.jpg 2009-09-11 18:17:05 Bruzer 9 1030 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74285#74629 -0-9--2009 11: 1:8: AM iroczman87 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74560 Someone needs to post in here! Id post how-to swap a fiero R/P in but I cant post pics yet 2009-09-07 20:20:29 Pocket 8 482 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74560#74625 -0-9--2009 7: 2:0: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74565 I have the motor and transmission out of the POS TA and tomorrow I ll start pulling the motor out of the Formula. So after a few years, this thing is going to be moving again. So a quick question, is it quicker to pull the engine and trans or just the trans. Is it really that hard to get to the upper and mid bolts on the back of the engine? Should i go at them from the top? Bottom, or with a lot of extensions from the rear? Advise. Jon, Jeremey. -- Being rebuilt, It'll take a w 2009-09-06 23:15:03 roubenbird 12 543 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74565#74619 -0-9--2009 6: 2:3: AM Shift http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74611 Lets play a little game with this ad http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/engine-drivetrain-parts-sale/541003-complete-tpi-system-off.html Name 5 of the 6 blatantly obvious things that prove this was an Fbody setup rather than a vette, and it was an 87 setup vs 89 The filter box thing doesnt count as he states it 2009-09-06 22:03:54 Pocket 2 461 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74611#74617 -0-9--2009 6: 2:2: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74575 Ok, there are dozens of reasons people swap steering components. I really dont care what theirs are, heres why I did it Pros: Weight, the stock center link and tie rods weigh as much as the whole rack. The box and PS pump total just over 50 lbs I dont need Manual, I dumped the PS pump so I needed something manual and a S10 box would just mean Im lazy Space, this fits tight under the balancer out of the way of everything when I lay the radiator back Cost, this was off a Fiero I scrapped bu 2009-08-09 23:33:16 Pocket 4 529 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74575#74583 -0-8--2009 9: 2:3: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74543 I was thumbing through hawksthird gen website. Wouldnt that be cool to own something like that. I saw he had a dyno, and charges like $100 an hour for tuning. I actually been there before, was like camaro and firebird heaven. Anybody ever thought about doing something like that. -- img://a625.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/76/m_32b911d9710457bd1c90c0c2df62c2c0.jpg 2009-07-05 02:03:42 Bruzer 2 582 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74543#74545 -0-7--2009 5: 0:2: AM GOATS2QUICK http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74532 i found one for sale for off of a 91 chevy tbi truck, does anyone one know if it will fit the camaro? 2009-07-01 21:16:21 Remdog 4 595 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74532#74540 -0-7--2009 1: 2:1: AM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74431 Hey guys gotta problem again with the car. Engine started to run like there was a miss to it when it gets heated up. I shut the car off and it runs fine when i start it back up. Also it started to back fire after i accelerated rapedly and let off throttle. I started to run a little diagnosis and found that the engine started to run smoother when I disconnect the #2 Injector and stopped back firing. So the next thing that I looked into was if it had the right injector in the #2 spot(which it 2009-06-30 17:38:17 91gtaws6 8 690 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74431#74537 -0-6--2009 18: 1:7: PM roubenbird http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74524 ok so my shitty 305 took a crap. either way my buddy had a built 307 he had and now im swappin it in. everything looks like it should fit ok exept my flywheel... my car is a 5 speed. what can i do? the 307 is out of a 68 nova and i am on a budget. could i possibly drill new holes in the flywheel to match the crank? i could imagine my flywheel cracking if i do that but would it work? if not, what flywheel should i get where i could still use my starter and clutch and pressure plate.. or just the 2009-06-29 22:25:11 mbloodfeast 8 554 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74524#74533 -0-6--2009 17: 2:2: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74522 asked this question on anything goes, didn s? 2009-06-27 20:52:32 KauaiZ28 1 572 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74522#74523 -0-6--2009 15: 2:0: PM Pocket http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74486 Just wanted to say hi. I ll post pics soon. It has a 350 roller engine with an LT1 intake, XFI cam and few other goodies. :) -- 1990 Formula 350 [ Edited on 06/07/2009 @ 14:59:35 ] 2009-06-26 15:37:12 Hanielj 4 560 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74486#74521 -0-6--2009 14: 1:5: PM Remdog http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74487 Hello, I have a Formula with a 350 and LT1 intake, among other things. However, I made my own CAI with a flexible corrugated tube and a cone filter. I think it works but I think it is pulling too hot air in. Besides it s not the best looking. I saw this on ebay and it definitely looks better than mine, plus it pulls colder air. Any opinions? Thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SLP-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-TRANS-AM-GTA-TPI-K-N-RARE_W0QQitemZ270403726650QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Access 2009-06-17 16:06:39 Hanielj 5 685 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74487#74512 -0-6--2009 5: 1:6: PM DZ http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=67292 Well since i got bashed on my last thread about a 305 small block, I was just wondering who all thinks that the 350 tpi, better than the base model 305. -- 1990 RS Camaro V6 and slow as sh*$ 1986 Firebird 305,4bbl Edelbrock,w/5sp 1996 SS Cavalier--the only SS Cav ever made 2009-06-10 19:01:35 Bruzer 211 10933 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=67292#74507 -0-6--2009 10: 1:9: AM roubenbird http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74491 pump crapped out, are the stock ones from advance or auto zone any good? i see people talk about the walbro pumps, but my 5.7 ltr is stock, so i dont need anything overkill. any suggestions? -- gta 350 tpi img://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq153/goats2quick/new002.jpg img://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq153/goats2quick/new001.jpg 2009-06-09 23:39:13 GOATS2QUICK 5 591 http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/3gen/read.cgi?msgid=74491#74502 -0-6--2009 9: 2:3: AM Pocket